Westerhout 5 is an emission nebula located in Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: CR 34, 632, and 634 and IC 1848. The object is more commonly called by the cluster designation IC 1848.

Magnitude: 18.3

Constellation: Cassiopeia

Absolute magnitude (V): 6.5

Apparent dimensions (V): 150' × 75'

Distance: 7,500 ly

Did you know: The Soul Nebula lies in the vicinity of several notable deep sky objects: the galaxies Maffei 1 and Maffei 2, the Fishhead Nebula (IC 1795), and the famous Double Cluster in Perseus